shob gese akon 150 oi hobena..what a joke these players do not know how to hold bats..

Nafis_BD

July 12, 2007, 01:07 AM

Mortaza out!!

Dynamite

July 12, 2007, 01:07 AM

We desperately need to improve our scoreboard for the 1st Innings to give the Lankans a good fight. But we have to see that Mashrafe reinforces his batting abilities and stays at the crease for at least one full session of today's play.

Same here, my links don't work anymore either. But it doesn't even matter cuz Mash is also out.

SS

July 12, 2007, 01:08 AM

Rafiq jabe and then he will come back...they have no clue playing Murali

sandpiper

July 12, 2007, 01:08 AM

Srilanka deserve another big win here. BD batsmen are looking fish out of water

Nafis_BD

July 12, 2007, 01:08 AM

Ok guys I am finally going to sleep!!

Electrequiem

July 12, 2007, 01:08 AM

Predictions?

Scorpions

July 12, 2007, 01:08 AM

well said....

bangladeshi batsmen der asa-jaoa shuru hoise.

Ekhon akash ekdom porishkar. ekdom shorot kaler moton.

Haider

July 12, 2007, 01:08 AM

ok... Mortaza lost his touch

riad

July 12, 2007, 01:09 AM

Don't sugar coat any bangladeshi out as "rush of blood". If they have that frequent rush of blood then they should wait another 10 yr before start playing test and cool down their blood.

Anyone think sledging had something to do with Ash's rush of blood?

Nocturnal

July 12, 2007, 01:09 AM

kono mane hoy :(

djuice

July 12, 2007, 01:10 AM

i think, we shouldn't play another test with srilanka in next three years...what's the point?

You don't always play for points. You play to learn to embrace hardship and difficulty.
Remember Theoder Rubin said "The problem is not that there are problems. The problem is expecting otherwise and thinking that having problems is a problem."
"If you're going through hell, keep going." Winston Churchill
Like oprah said "Turn your wounds into wisdom. " Therefore it is vital that we keep playing and always remember failure is the pillar of succes. We want to make sure that our foundation of success is built on strong pillars so that it does not cruble like a house of cards.

cricketboy

July 12, 2007, 01:10 AM

Bangladesh shouldnt go to NZ for tests! Instead we must play Ireland in BD.

sandpiper

July 12, 2007, 01:10 AM

comment of the day :notworthy: :notworthy: :bravo:

Don't sugar coat any bangladeshi out as "rush of blood". If they have that frequent rush of blood then they should wait another 10 yr before start playing test and cool down their blood.

ialbd

July 12, 2007, 01:11 AM

murali ekdom kanday chharlo..... 691 wickets, oshadharon...

Scorpions

July 12, 2007, 01:11 AM

Haider,

wanna join us? it would be better than bd vs sl test...trust me.

yoh wassup scorpions.. u guyz playing this sunday I heard

djuice

July 12, 2007, 01:11 AM

kono mane hoy :(

kisher?

Sumon77

July 12, 2007, 01:11 AM

dhutt.......Ash khelata noshto kore dilo.... Mushy paying well... if Ahs was there we could get sthing big.

Scorpions

July 12, 2007, 01:11 AM

i feel like i'm watching a dead match

djuice

July 12, 2007, 01:12 AM

120 up...how much was our expectation?

Haider

July 12, 2007, 01:12 AM

DAmn cric info is acting up

BD_Ashraful

July 12, 2007, 01:12 AM

[quote=djuice;506221]Atleast SN scored more runs than anyone else so far...so he should be allowed to open in the ODI[/quote

Bashar leads the way in test and ODI with the most runs .... SN is like 7 on the ODI runs for bdesh and test is like 12

Electrequiem

July 12, 2007, 01:12 AM

Where's the brishti when we need it?

sandpiper

July 12, 2007, 01:13 AM

i feel like i'm watching a dead match

I feel it right from the beginning of our matches :(

Dynamite

July 12, 2007, 01:13 AM

Mashrafe Mortaza had no clue how to handle Murali's Dhoosra spin, thus gave an easy catch.

Antora

July 12, 2007, 01:13 AM

hmph!!!!!200 hobe na!!! sadly!!!

Electrequiem

July 12, 2007, 01:13 AM

BD passing their previous scores of 89 and 62 is due to the exclusion of Vaas and Fernando, I'd say.

BD_Ashraful

July 12, 2007, 01:13 AM

All out 140 at max

Haider

July 12, 2007, 01:14 AM

Haider,

wanna join us? it would be better than bd vs sl test...trust me.

I wud love to.. But u see, I drive Taxi on Saturday night... so Sunday i am pretty much dead, But maybe if i can manage a good 5 hours nap.. maybe I will join u guyz.. But i really want to.. just can't give u my word

Electrequiem

July 12, 2007, 01:14 AM

Greig consoling BD, saying NZ has been in similar positions before.

djuice

July 12, 2007, 01:14 AM

BD lost 42 of the lat 48 test matches....think about the players, their friends and family...what they have to go through day in day out.Really sad.
Its sadder than the fact that we have an undemocratic unelected governement about which no one bothers to speak out.

Antora

July 12, 2007, 01:15 AM

Where's the brishti when we need it?

ok so first i pray fro rain. and rain appreas .. none of us wants rain.
then i ask for no rain and now we all want rain.......
wt.**

Haider

July 12, 2007, 01:15 AM

I say .. we go for boundaries, play like 20/20

Haider

July 12, 2007, 01:16 AM

Yoh wickets gonna fall no matter what, so why not die swinging..

tiger_omar

July 12, 2007, 01:16 AM

Does anyone have working links right now?

sandpiper

July 12, 2007, 01:16 AM

150 hobe

Haider

July 12, 2007, 01:16 AM

cool from 120 to 126... any run is Bonus for us at this stage

Electrequiem

July 12, 2007, 01:16 AM

42 losses? That simply does not cut it. More draws needed.

sandpiper

July 12, 2007, 01:16 AM

Does anyone have working links right now?

yes I have

Haider

July 12, 2007, 01:17 AM

yahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Antora

July 12, 2007, 01:17 AM

I say .. we go for boundaries, play like 20/20

errrrrr...NO WAY!!!! then we will get out quicker!!!!

djuice

July 12, 2007, 01:17 AM

I think BD goes for the win/draw instead of learning to embrace defeat when they play test matches. They should realize that unless there is some divine intervention it is not possible for the BD players to win a test match ( unless they are playing teams like Zimbabwe, Bhutan, Vatican City.

Haider

July 12, 2007, 01:17 AM

yes I have

could u pm me a link plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Dynamite

July 12, 2007, 01:18 AM

It will be just matter of moments now for the Sri Lankan bowlers to seal the Bangladesh's 1st Innings Chapter.

sandpiper

July 12, 2007, 01:19 AM

Uganda, Argentina, Thailand, East Timur, Congo ...
I think BD goes for the win/draw instead of learning to embrace defeat when they play test matches. They should realize that unless there is some divine intervention it is not possible for the BD players to win a test match ( unless they are playing teams like Zimbabwe, Bhutan, Vatican City.

Electrequiem

July 12, 2007, 01:19 AM

BD lost 42 of the lat 48 test matches....think about the players, their friends and family...what they have to go through day in day out.Really sad.
Its sadder than the fact that we have an undemocratic unelected governement about which no one bothers to speak out.

I dont have any desire to start a political battle here, but that was an ignorant, grossly oversimplified and minimalistic statement.

Haider

July 12, 2007, 01:20 AM

errrrrr...NO WAY!!!! then we will get out quicker!!!!

Yes wayyyyy lil sister.. Thats the only way to go.. Tail enders don't have the talent to defend against Murali, so why not swing, they gonna die quick anyway, so atlist couple of those swings might provide a quick 30 runz or even 40+... and that my friend is a bonus treat for us. =)

Surfer

July 12, 2007, 01:20 AM

One more down....

Electrequiem

July 12, 2007, 01:21 AM

And Rafique exits.

Whoop-dee-doo.

djuice

July 12, 2007, 01:21 AM

errrrrr...NO WAY!!!! then we will get out quicker!!!!

BD's lowest total in ODI is higher thatn their lowest total in a test match

cricketboy

July 12, 2007, 01:21 AM

I knew Rafique will go away like this. His batting as fallen in recent times.

Rasel and Mushy gonna show Sri Lanka the best batting performance today.. u guyz just watch

cricketboy

July 12, 2007, 01:27 AM

Chucker has 100 wickets in Kandy!

Aritro

July 12, 2007, 01:27 AM

I've decided to go take a crap to commemorate this innings.

Hopefully we're still in when I come back.

cricketboy

July 12, 2007, 01:27 AM

Rasel is gonna score a maiden 100 today
Alhamdulliah. :D

riad

July 12, 2007, 01:28 AM

funny cricket.
looks like "gothia cup"...... we are brazil playing against Bangladesh...:-D

sandpiper

July 12, 2007, 01:28 AM

match thread theke lokjon chole jacche :(

Dynamite

July 12, 2007, 01:28 AM

Mohammad Rafique got misconceived by Murali's Pehla and Dhoosra spin.

Electrequiem

July 12, 2007, 01:28 AM

I've decided to go take a crap to commemorate this innings.

Hopefully we're still in when I come back.

Hopefully we're still in when BD comes back.

sandpiper

July 12, 2007, 01:28 AM

funny cricket.
looks like "gothia cup"...... we are brazil playing against Bangladesh...:-D

perfect analogy, bro :D

patriot

July 12, 2007, 01:29 AM

Muarlis wife is so beautiful! WOw!

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa186/stax_194/04spec.jpg

Nocturnal

July 12, 2007, 01:29 AM

match thread theke lokjon chole jacche :(

na jeye ar upay ase naki :(

Scorpions

July 12, 2007, 01:29 AM

Haider,

i understand but just show up at 1 pm..i know u can do that...next time we'll try to arrange evening games.

I wud love to.. But u see, I drive Taxi on Saturday night... so Sunday i am pretty much dead, But maybe if i can manage a good 5 hours nap.. maybe I will join u guyz.. But i really want to.. just can't give u my word

Buddhika_s

July 12, 2007, 01:29 AM

Chucker has 100 wickets in Kandy!

a bit uncomfortable there mate? lol

sure won't say it if he was on ur side eh?

djuice

July 12, 2007, 01:30 AM

Muarlis wife is so beautiful! WOw!

"Do not judge so that you will not be judged. "For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you. "Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? "Or how can you say to your brother, 'Let me take the speck out of your eye,' and behold, the log is in your own eye? "You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye. (Matthew 7:1-5)

sandpiper

July 12, 2007, 01:31 AM

Sutorang, ei match tao tin dine shesh hocche !!!

Electrequiem

July 12, 2007, 01:31 AM

Done! Done! Done!

Dynamite

July 12, 2007, 01:32 AM

Shahadat feared Murali's Dhoosra and got out before he faced the Theesra ball.

Electrequiem

July 12, 2007, 01:32 AM

..........

NOW the rain starts falling?!?!?!NOW?!

"Fate, it seems, is not without a sense of irony."

Antora

July 12, 2007, 01:32 AM

Rasel is gonna score a maiden 100 today

u just turned my frown up side down.. as i type this some one is out:( soo im sad again

sandpiper

July 12, 2007, 01:32 AM

Murali is competing against the looming cloud behind :)
and thats it

131 all out

we have improved by (131-62)= 69 runs

riad

July 12, 2007, 01:33 AM

man, don't get too sentimental now .....think about us :timeout:

a bit uncomfortable there mate? lol

sure won't say it if he was on ur side eh?

cricketboy

July 12, 2007, 01:33 AM

a bit uncomfortable there mate? lol

sure won't say it if he was on ur side eh?

Sorry man, Murali is the best offspinner world has ever seen and I am a huge fan of him and always oppsed people who told he is a chucker. I was annoyed by our performance and commented that.

Haider

July 12, 2007, 01:33 AM

yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh... 131.. wohoooooooooooooo.. scored more than the first 2 test. Its sad that this makes me happy..

tiger_omar

July 12, 2007, 01:33 AM

Atleast it's raining again. Hopefully it will rain all day today and he will have a chance to draw this match.

cricket_king

July 12, 2007, 01:34 AM

Far out! We might as well play it like a ODI match! We score more and survive 50 overs from time-to-time. :mad:

Haider

July 12, 2007, 01:35 AM

Haider,

i understand but just show up at 1 pm..i know u can do that...next time we'll try to arrange evening games.

I got ur #.. I ma call u. What is the location??

djuice

July 12, 2007, 01:35 AM

Murali's wife ::::
"I liked Murali a lot," she says. "What I really liked about him was he was always smiling. When somebody smiles at you like that, you feel so relaxed and comfortable.

I wish our batsman could say the same

Buddhika_s

July 12, 2007, 01:36 AM

man, don't get too sentimental now .....think about us :timeout:

I'm not man, read all of my posts, i have no posts against bangladesh, nor do i have any, i wish they can put up a fight really, it's just i don't like it when people call him a chuckers. he's been proven time and time again he's not a chucker :(
it hurts a bit mate.

Antora

July 12, 2007, 01:36 AM

woot woot!!! we played marvelously well compared to the first and second test!!! (1st innings) and i think the bd team needs to learn how to bat from an 18 yr old!!!

djuice

July 12, 2007, 01:37 AM

yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh... 131.. wohoooooooooooooo.. scored more than the first 2 test. Its sad that this makes me happy..

Can you let me know how much someone can earn driving taxi. ( you can pm me if you want to ) I am really curious.

Dynamite

July 12, 2007, 01:37 AM

That is it for Bangladesh in their 1st Innings and that is it for me for today.

Good luck to Bangladesh in Sri Lanka and goodbye from me, here in the UK.

Buddhika_s

July 12, 2007, 01:37 AM

Sorry man, Murali is the best offspinner world has ever seen and I am a huge fan of him and always oppsed people who told he is a chucker. I was annoyed by our performance and commented that.

That's alright dude, sometimes emotions get in their way. all cool :)

PS: waht was Rafique thinking? slog sweep??? test???

djuice

July 12, 2007, 01:38 AM

I'm not man, read all of my posts, i have no posts against bangladesh, nor do i have any, i wish they can put up a fight really, it's just i don't like it when people call him a chuckers. he's been proven time and time again he's not a chucker :(
it hurts a bit mate.

Can you let me know how much someone can earn driving taxi. ( you can pm me if you want to ) I am really curious.

Well i am a student.. I drive Friday and Saturday night only. I work 12 hours both days. I gotto make 100 for the car and 50 for the gas and rest is mine. So on friday and Saturday working 12 hours my target booking is 450 a night. And believe me when i say this, i don't come home until i reach my target. so u do the math.

MysoreHuli

July 12, 2007, 01:46 AM

Will the rain be able to save BD from another whitewash?

nasimul

July 12, 2007, 01:47 AM

Will the rain be able to save BD from another whitewash?

Don't you think we are already whitewashed?

cricketboy

July 12, 2007, 01:49 AM

Sad that Ashraful is a captain and cant handle sledging and got excited.

Rizvi

July 12, 2007, 01:50 AM

The Sri Lankans must've had this match fixed!! I see no other conclusions.

cricketboy

July 12, 2007, 01:53 AM

Murali should be romancing his wife instead of playing this test. SL has already won the series!

Electrequiem

July 12, 2007, 01:55 AM

Murali should be romancing his wife instead of playing this test. SL has already won the series!

romancing with his wife won't get him international acclaim :). Playing against BD is a good way for him to add to his already splendid stats.

Electrequiem

July 12, 2007, 01:55 AM

the rain seems to have stopped/subsided...

MysoreHuli

July 12, 2007, 01:56 AM

The Sri Lankans must've had this match fixed!! I see no other conclusions.

Maybe try and find a new & exciting excuse fir the next BD series.

MysoreHuli

July 12, 2007, 01:57 AM

Don't you think we are already whitewashed?

Remeber the rain which saved BD against India last month?
Miracles do happen.

cricketboy

July 12, 2007, 01:59 AM

Remeber the rain which saved BD against India last month?
Miracles do happen.

We played much better in that match although India is a much easier team than Srilanka to face.:(

Electrequiem

July 12, 2007, 02:01 AM

Remeber the rain which saved BD against India last month?
Miracles do happen.

Too bad rain couldn't help India against Sussex.

Keep your provocative comments to yourself. If you want to discuss the greatness of the Indian cricket team, do so at the Indian cricket forum.

Electrequiem

July 12, 2007, 02:05 AM

When (EST) will the game resume?

MysoreHuli

July 12, 2007, 02:05 AM

Too bad rain couldn't help India against Sussex.

Keep your provocative comments to yourself. If you want to discuss the greatness of the Indian cricket team, do so at the Indian cricket forum.

Looks like the thrashing BD is getting from SL is making ur head spin like Murli's ball.
I was mentionng to the rain affected match and gave INd-BD match as an eg. I never made any provocative statement. Check ur statements before you post.

RazabQ

July 12, 2007, 02:05 AM

djuice - check your PM. Mod.

RazabQ

July 12, 2007, 02:07 AM

I will take this opportunity to remind everyone again that please be civil and abide by forum rules. Antagonizing other posters, being disrespectful to players from both teams, etc., are NOT acceptable.

Mod

Electrequiem

July 12, 2007, 02:08 AM

Looks like the thrashing BD is getting from SL is making ur head spin like Murli's ball.
I was mentionng to the rain affected match and gave INd-BD match as an eg. I never made any provocative statement. Check ur statements before you post.

Is that so?

Remeber the rain which saved BD against India last month?

No, it isn't. If that isn't a provocation ...

cricketboy

July 12, 2007, 02:09 AM

Murali has a chance to beat Warne's record against BD. I want him to do it infront of AUS crowd who called him "chucker".

Electrequiem

July 12, 2007, 02:10 AM

Murali has a chance to beat Warne's record against BD. I want him to do it infront of AUS crowd who called him "chucker".
I've got a feeling he will do it here. :( At the expense of our boys.

MysoreHuli

July 12, 2007, 02:12 AM

Is that so?

No, it isn't. If that isn't a provocation ...

From when did facts become provocation?

Electrequiem

July 12, 2007, 02:15 AM

From when did facts become provocation?

Maybe you dont get the idea of "facts," or maybe you dont understand "provocation".

MysoreHuli ... that WC loss about 3 months ago. Get over it, already. Many other forummers have been complaining about your attitude, also.

MysoreHuli

July 12, 2007, 02:21 AM

Maybe you dont get the idea of "facts," or maybe you dont understand "provocation".

MysoreHuli ... that WC loss about 3 months ago. Get over it, already. Many other forummers have been complaining about your attitude, also.

Mr Ele....
I just compared the rain affected match with th current match, but unecessarily u went all the way long to Sussex and then back to WC. And now u r talking about my attitude. I really pity U.:lol: :lol: :lol:

Tintin

July 12, 2007, 02:21 AM

Mr Ele....
I just compared the rain affected match with th current match, but unecessarily u went all the way long to Sussex and then back to WC. And now u r talking about my attitude. I really pity U.:lol: :lol: :lol:

Guys, enough of this. Please stop.

Electrequiem

July 12, 2007, 02:26 AM

Mr Ele....
I just compared the rain affected match with th current match, but unecessarily u went all the way long to Sussex and then back to WC. And now u r talking about my attitude. I really pity U.:lol: :lol: :lol:

Self-pity is a noble thing. Tried doing that?

Your attitude is famous ... sorry, infamous, among the BD members.

To keep matters civil and the forum enjoyable for all, I will ignore you from hereon.

Electrequiem

July 12, 2007, 02:27 AM

Match is starting within 5-10 mins ... hopefully.

MysoreHuli

July 12, 2007, 02:29 AM

IS it Still Raining?

Electrequiem

July 12, 2007, 02:31 AM

Hehe...happy birthday, Sanjay!

Electrequiem

July 12, 2007, 02:32 AM

The substantial downpour of rain has drenched the outfield ... should take a long time before play resumes.

MysoreHuli

July 12, 2007, 02:33 AM

Rain makes Ppl happy

Electrequiem

July 12, 2007, 02:36 AM

CI Update: 13.00: The news is still bad folks. The rain has abated but the covers are still on. There's plenty of water on the surface of the covers and it could take close to an hour for play to start. It has brightened up a bit so that's encouraging. Stay tuned for updates.

Sahid

July 12, 2007, 02:36 AM

Hope Rain comes and rescue ,yes Rain save us from another innngs defeat.

MysoreHuli

July 12, 2007, 02:39 AM

The rain must be frustrating for Murli, as he requires 6 wickets to cmplete 700 wckets in test.

Sahid

July 12, 2007, 02:39 AM

CI Update: 13.00: There's plenty of water on the surface of the covers and .

yaaay ,2nd day is survived maybe we can take the match till day 4,that will be an improvement.

nasimul

July 12, 2007, 02:50 AM

The rain must be frustrating for Murli, as he requires 6 wickets to cmplete 700 wckets in test.

1 session in 2nd innings enough for him to reach the landmark.

patriot

July 12, 2007, 03:05 AM

Interesting Comment :

Time to check the inbox. Jagdish writes: "Now, Sri Lanka should declare their innings with the scores level at 131 and then they try to bowl Bangladesh out at the earliest and then try to win to make the balance runs. If they wait to build a huge lead like first two Tests then they may lose important time to win this mach as well."

Some statistics:
Murali has so far got 70 test wkts against BD in 9 test. And BD got 78 wkts against them.

mla

July 12, 2007, 04:14 AM

Cricinfo now says that the covers are going back on.

Rumz_01

July 12, 2007, 04:15 AM

no play?

nasimul

July 12, 2007, 04:15 AM

14.40: Unfortunately, the dark clouds have returned and as a precautionary measure, the covers have been put back on. It isn't raining at the moment, though another interruption seems ominous. It's a pity as we had bright sunshine for a good half and hour before this.

I predicted we would core 200. Well, at least our team was somewhat close.

I am just glad that I didn't get up at 6 am and watch the match these 2 Days. In fact, I haven't watched the match at all in these 2 days.How has that heped me? By having a cool head throughout the day and lots of good sleep.

I believe I haven't seen Sandpiper around. I guess he's enforcing his resolve of " ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!"

Rumz_01

July 12, 2007, 04:25 AM

hey we did better than 62 all out! lmao!

nasimul

July 12, 2007, 04:27 AM

hey we did better than 62 all out! lmao!
Last 10 ovs 22/5

Sumon77

July 12, 2007, 04:37 AM

....
How has that heped me? By having a cool head throughout the day ...

then you are our Mushi :D

Dhruvo

July 12, 2007, 04:38 AM

I think this match is going to be a draw.:mad:

Timtim

July 12, 2007, 04:41 AM

covers are completely off..officials are on the ground

Timtim

July 12, 2007, 04:41 AM

dhut.....they are rushing them back in

indfan82

July 12, 2007, 04:42 AM

This match is gonna be a draw unless bangladesh screw up terribly in the second innings

Dhruvo

July 12, 2007, 04:43 AM

Are the covers off now.

Sovik

July 12, 2007, 04:44 AM

its the M factor, murali and malinga.

Timtim

July 12, 2007, 04:45 AM

Are the covers off now.

they are now showing ajaira footage of the crowd...

Last time they showed the field which was 3 mins ago....there were no covers on the ground...and right away they showed the groundsmen rushing...and i mean RUSHING to the field bring the covers back in

indfan82

July 12, 2007, 04:46 AM

dunno why bangladesh struugles so much against murali??

nasimul

July 12, 2007, 04:47 AM

Groundsmen are busier than players.

Dhruvo

July 12, 2007, 04:47 AM

they are now showing ajaira footage of the crowd...

Last time they showed the field which was 3 mins ago....there were no covers on the ground...and right away they showed the groundsmen rushing...and i mean RUSHING to the field bring the covers back in

Thanks for the info.

nasimul

July 12, 2007, 04:48 AM

dunno why bangladesh struugles so much against murali??
Because they are taking him extra seriously.

Dhruvo

July 12, 2007, 04:50 AM

dunno why bangladesh struugles so much against murali??

yeah , whats the big deal about murli, bd should do well as they have good spinners like razzak , rafique , enamul etc. dont they practice with spinners.

Mohiul

July 12, 2007, 04:54 AM

Alas! How quickly the last 5 wickets tumbled:hairpull: :hairpull: :hairpull:

nasimul

July 12, 2007, 04:55 AM

15.25: (Like we aren't used to it already!) The showers have promptly returned and so have the covers. Players have taken tea.

RazabQ

July 12, 2007, 04:57 AM

BD batsmen have traditionally been poor against spinners - recall Grant Flower running through them and the leaked Aussie dossier (from the down under tour). We don't have any spinners at home who give the ball a big rip so that doesn't help. Our batters tend to push hard at the ball rather than play with soft hands. And Murali has run through stronger sides than ours :)

Timtim

July 12, 2007, 04:57 AM

Murali's biggest weapon is his "Dusra", the ball that turns (often quite sharply) like legspin rather than his usual off-spin.

Unless you can READ murali, that is you can tell if its gonna be a regular ball or dusra by just looking at his bowling action, you should not play him like any other spinner.

Theres two ways, one is to make contact with the ball at a full toss length, that is before it bounces on the pitch. This way you are not going to be fooled by the turn.

The other way, is to play it on the backfoot. Do not poke at the ball, or even make contact unless you are absolutely sure which way it is turning. This is not that hard to do because he usually tosses his deliveries up.

Many, and I mean MANY of Murali's wickets are from the tailenders. They make a huge stride usually, having no clue which way the ball is turning and usually knicks the ball to the close fielders. Lots of batsmen just poke at the dusra at the last minute, hoping to make contact I don't know why.

Our batsmen need to get over the murali fear....Ash can read him perfectly as it seems. Rajin has the most difficulty playing him as it's clearly visible.

Timtim

July 12, 2007, 05:08 AM

there will be an update in 20 mins.

Covers are off once again...the sky is very cloudy

http://dsign2.com/files/cric/vlcsnap-1880218.png

Timtim

July 12, 2007, 05:25 AM

dead......where are all the 'hardcore' fans....another all-nighter here :D

zahid

July 12, 2007, 05:29 AM

dead......where are all the 'hardcore' fans....another all-nighter here :D

The Hardcore fans are wise enough to do something else rather than watch a pathetic match.

Dhruvo

July 12, 2007, 05:30 AM

All right play started.

Timtim

July 12, 2007, 05:31 AM

The Hardcore fans are wise enough to do something else rather than watch a pathetic match.

Multi tasking is way underrated.....and matches can be pathetic to "regular" fans, but they ARE matches to "hardcore" fans ;)

GAME ON! FINALLY!

indfan82

July 12, 2007, 05:34 AM

. Our batters tend to push hard at the ball rather than play with soft hands. And Murali has run through stronger sides than ours :)
yea murali has run through stronger sides than bangladesh but i think its more to do with bangladesh batsmen's technique as you righty said .If they had played him alittle bit aggresively ........but maybe i am reading too much nto it i guess

wow russel must be bowlin good from the all that i have heard, where wos he in da first 2 matches

Timtim

July 12, 2007, 06:15 AM

thats it for today

rah

July 12, 2007, 06:16 AM

Linkssssssssssssss Please

rah

July 12, 2007, 06:17 AM

i wos wonderin wot happened to all da membas in dis thread. at da beginning of da match der would of been LOADS OF FANS AND MEMBAAS but now afta seeing a battin flop dey all leave. chi chi chi dat jus shows how true passionate and loyal dey r too der team

rah

July 12, 2007, 06:18 AM

thats it for today

DANG
lol

Dhruvo

July 12, 2007, 06:18 AM

bad light stopped play
sl 22 for 0
vandort 17
tharanga 5.

Sovik

July 12, 2007, 07:50 AM

end of day 2 and we have a lead of 110 runs.

Baundule

July 12, 2007, 08:03 AM

end of day 2 and we have a lead of 110 runs.
for the first time in this series, we are leading at the end of a day. ;)

SS

July 12, 2007, 08:09 AM

some bias umpiring ...decisions went against us...is he related the touring coach from our neighboring country couple of days back...

Ehsan

July 12, 2007, 08:10 AM

Same ole same ole.

SS

July 12, 2007, 08:43 AM

Our tailender now bat like jokers...they have no clue and can't even score not even 20 runs.

zahid

July 12, 2007, 09:09 AM

My question is - What's wrong with Mashrafe?

Just as we were going to promote him to ALL-ROUNDER rank, he lets us down?

He's been OUT the same way so many times in this series. He leaves the ball and gets lbw. :mad:

Omio

July 12, 2007, 09:10 AM

Our tailender now bat like jokers...they have no clue and can't even score not even 20 runs.
right,,
they r scare of muraly.

Ehsan

July 12, 2007, 09:19 AM

My question is - What's wrong with Mashrafe?

Just as we were going to promote him to ALL-ROUNDER rank, he lets us down?

He's been OUT the same way so many times in this series. He leaves the ball and gets lbw. :mad:

I think the problem with Masrafe is that he has been asked to play slow and defend which is certainly not working for him. I think he should be allowed to play his natural game and then only we will see him back. I would not mind a quick 20-30 by Masri when the rest of the team has surrendered. Well, atleast this will give the team some sort of confidence.

Rommel

July 12, 2007, 09:53 AM

With a little help with some rain, we have a good chance of drawing this match.

Scorpions

July 12, 2007, 10:26 AM

i totally agree with Ehsan..that makes sense

I think the problem with Masrafe is that he has been asked to play slow and defend which is certainly not working for him. I think he should be allowed to play his natural game and then only we will see him back. I would not mind a quick 20-30 by Masri when the rest of the team has surrendered. Well, atleast this will give the team some sort of confidence.

al Furqaan

July 12, 2007, 11:24 AM

seems rasel is bowling well, had vandort in trouble thrice: LBW appeal, and outside edge to slip, and another outter edge

Sadz

July 12, 2007, 11:29 AM

I knew Rasel was good but can he get a wicket?

Buddhika_s

July 12, 2007, 12:03 PM

Murali's biggest weapon is his "Dusra", the ball that turns (often quite sharply) like legspin rather than his usual off-spin.

Unless you can READ murali, that is you can tell if its gonna be a regular ball or dusra by just looking at his bowling action, you should not play him like any other spinner.

Theres two ways, one is to make contact with the ball at a full toss length, that is before it bounces on the pitch. This way you are not going to be fooled by the turn.

The other way, is to play it on the backfoot. Do not poke at the ball, or even make contact unless you are absolutely sure which way it is turning. This is not that hard to do because he usually tosses his deliveries up.

Many, and I mean MANY of Murali's wickets are from the tailenders. They make a huge stride usually, having no clue which way the ball is turning and usually knicks the ball to the close fielders. Lots of batsmen just poke at the dusra at the last minute, hoping to make contact I don't know why.

Our batsmen need to get over the murali fear....Ash can read him perfectly as it seems. Rajin has the most difficulty playing him as it's clearly visible.

I agree with everything except the part where murali getting tailenders' wickets. SInce i can't compare all the bowlers i will comepare #1 and #2, #1 Shane Warne, #2 Murali

he gets the top order batsmen (which only has 3 batsmen compared to tail enders and middle order which has 4 each) out more than tail enders.

Agree!! If you are going to take 8 wickets in an innings you are bound a get the wickets of tail also!! He cannot retire after 7 wickets fall.

Sovik

July 12, 2007, 05:06 PM

rain affected draw. that will please me for sure. i just wanted to see some fight from our side. they just surrendered.

mali007

July 12, 2007, 08:23 PM

As tail enders have problem handling Murali why don't we reshuffle batting order like promoting Mashrafee to bat at #3 ----- he feels comfortable handling pacers and down grading Bashar to Mashrafee's position for the 2nd innings. In cricket you have to gamble ------ remember Imran Khan gamblin decision to open innings with spinners against India and it paid off!!

Rommel

July 12, 2007, 08:49 PM

Do we have any chance of drawing this match?

cricket_king

July 12, 2007, 10:15 PM

Do we have any chance of drawing this match?

Maybe.......if the rain keeps coming down......but it's got to come down a bit more. This much is just not enough. Match will still be over by 5th day.

Scorpions

July 12, 2007, 10:31 PM

Maybe.......if the rain keeps coming down......but it's got to come down a bit more. This much is just not enough. Match will still be over by 5th day.

It's kind of sad that we have to rely on rain not the skills. There is no competition whatsoever. I don't have any srilankan friend but I wonder what they think of us.

cricketboy

July 12, 2007, 10:46 PM

I told it much earlier we should have played 2 extra ODIs instead of the 3rd test match.

Antora

July 12, 2007, 10:52 PM

It's kind of sad that we have to rely on rain not the skills. There is no competition whatsoever. I don't have any srilankan friend but I wonder what they think of us.
trust me u dont want to know

cricket_king

July 12, 2007, 10:59 PM

It's kind of sad that we have to rely on rain not the skills. There is no competition whatsoever. I don't have any srilankan friend but I wonder what they think of us.

I'll tell you what they think - They're comforting at times when they're around you. But the behind your back they'll call you the crap-est thing to ever step into the cricket field.

Scorpions

July 12, 2007, 10:59 PM

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trust me u dont want to know

:)lol

Scorpions

July 12, 2007, 11:11 PM

as far as i know srilankans became cricket power house after late 80's. i gotta read on some history behind their unpresidented success.

Antora

July 12, 2007, 11:14 PM

I'll tell you what they think - They're comforting at times when they're around you. But the behind your back they'll call you the crap-est thing to ever step into the cricket field.
very true

tiger_omar

July 12, 2007, 11:16 PM

Hey folks, how is the weather in Kandy today, does anyone have any updates?

Buddhika_s

July 12, 2007, 11:20 PM

weather is fine today, they should be able to play for a good part of the day atleast. thank god. it really rains hard this time of the year from monsoons in sri lanka.

sri lanka need to score as fast as they can. Upul Tharanga this means you lol

Buddhika_s

July 12, 2007, 11:22 PM

Hey folks, how is the weather in Kandy today, does anyone have any updates?

very good, sunny, should play for a good part of the day.

cricketboy

July 12, 2007, 11:24 PM

Only 6 members!

Antora

July 12, 2007, 11:25 PM

very good, sunny, should play for a good part of the day.

dam!!! so much for me hoping for rain!!!

Buddhika_s

July 12, 2007, 11:27 PM

tony talking to murali, he has the most cought and bowled than any other bowler now, nice....

tony's million dollar question: "what do we gonna do about your batting, it gets worse and worse day by day"

and

tony: "who do you think is a better number 11 batter? mcgrath or you?"
murali: ME :D

sandpiper

July 12, 2007, 11:29 PM

:floor:

tony: "who do you think is a better number 11 batter? mcgrath or you?"
murali: ME :D

cricketboy

July 12, 2007, 11:30 PM

Maybe Rasel is worse than Murali.

tiger_omar

July 12, 2007, 11:31 PM

Does anyone have any working links? Can you PM to me please. Thanks.

Nocturnal

July 12, 2007, 11:43 PM

Good bowl by Rajib. Unlucky. :(

cricketboy

July 12, 2007, 11:43 PM

Nearly out!

BD_Ashraful

July 12, 2007, 11:44 PM

Three slips and a gully in place ... Ashraful good thinking

10.6 Hossain to Tharanga, FOUR!!, Hossain bangs it in short on the middle and leg, well directed towards the body, Tharanga looks to drop his wrists under it, gloves it just over the head of the keeper, down to the fence, this superb piece of bowling by Hossain here

if pilot was keeping would have catch that

BD_Ashraful

July 12, 2007, 11:46 PM

11.5 Rasel to Vandort, no run, good length delivery on the middle and leg, drifting down the leg side, Vandort gets forward and looks to defend it, rapped on the pads and a big appeal, turned down as it was slipping down

Dynamite

July 12, 2007, 11:49 PM

We need at least three wickets before Lunch to viably stay in the game.